Earl was a jack of all trades. Even though he never received his licence in any trade, he was skilled at many things. He was a part of the Great Lakes Freightliners with Algosoo, and also worked at the Collingwood Shipyards. Earl sailed many of the Great Lakes, however he was terrified of the water! If he was in a canoe and it tipped, he would flail his arms and get to dry land as soon as he could! Earl had a gift of working well with his hands. He renovated a cube trailer into a mini house and was always tinkering. Earl taught himself every skill he learned in his life from plumbing, electrical, to most recently teaching himself how to play guitar. He enjoyed singing, using music to tell a story, and he especially liked sitting around the campfire playing his guitar. Earl loved the sense of thrill and adventure. If something was a challenge, he was always willing to take the risk and live on the edge, even though it would often end in injury. Earl loved outdoor adventures and horses. He enjoyed breaking the horses so that they could be used on a farm, and bronco riding.
Although he didn’t go to church as much in recent years, Earl’s faith in God helped him through many ups and downs in his life. He had very strong morals. Earl was dedicated to his loving wife Ruth and instilled in his children to be survivors at a young age. When his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren were born, he had a new found energy for life and loved to lay on the floor and play with them for hours. In recent years when he was diagnosed with Dementia, Earl moved closer to where he was born and raised, living in Glen Huron with his son Mike and his grandson Byran. Mike made many sacrifices to take care of Earl, providing constant 24/7 care for the last three years. Mike was driven by the thoughts and strength of his mom to provide care for Earl.
Russel “Earl” Weatherall of Glen Huron, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in his 92nd year.
Father of Sharon (Ray) Stewart of Sprauge, MB, Debbie (Harold) Young of Cargill, Mike of Glen Huron, John (Kylee Grasley) of Echo Bay, and Paul (Suzanne) of Walkerton. Proud and loving grandpa of Dan, Terry, Kerri, Mike, Barry, Becky, April, Cindy, Bryan, Shane, Scott, Carmen, Derek, Brad, Steve, Kyle, Dylan, Kierra, and Bailey. Cherished great-grandpa of 33 and great-great-grandpa of 8. Dear brother of Hazel (late Walter) Tricco, Helen (late Merv) Campbell, Ken (Linda) Weatherall, and brother-in-law of Elizabeth Weatherall and Joan Weatherall. Earl will be missed by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth (Micks), his grandson Shaun Bushell, great-grandson Nathaniel Bushell, his brothers Gord, Nelson (Dorothy), Bob, Morley (Lillian), his sister Alice (Bill) Lockhart, and his parents Carmen and Eveline (Rawn) Weatherall.
A funeral service honouring Earl’s life will be held at Rhody Family Funeral Home, Chesley on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 11 a.m., with visitation prior to the service from 10 – 11 a.m. Spring interment in Walkerton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Wes for Youth Online, Cure SMA Canada (Spinal Muscular Atrophy), Diabetes Canada, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
So sorry to hear of your Dads failing health and passing. It is so difficult to watch our loved ones going through this silent disease of dementia. I know because I watched my dad Gerald Brindley suffer through it.
May all of you accept my sincere sympathy and love and hugs and prayers.
Sincerely
Sherry and Roger and Tiff and Brent Caldwell
This beautiful thank you for all of you giving of your love from Earls Daughter Debbie Young. Thank you .
On behalf of my siblings and I, thank you for all your condolences, flowers, donations and visits. Your support at this time of grieving, has held us up!
Today my dad celebrates his 92 birthday in heaven.
His parting was the way he wished. It was a blessing that God took him home, free from pain and turmoil. Yet still a great shock!
Dementia is extremely hard on the care givers. Please be kind and supportive with those inflicted with dementia. These people say and do things that can be verbally and physically, hurtful and heartbreaking. Let us forgive them for they are not themselves.
It’s easy to stay away from our loved ones when dementia takes them away, mentally, for the ones who are stronger, stepping up and looking after the victim, …thank you will never be enough! The Earl Weatherall family
Our condolences are being sent to the Weatherall Family for the loss of Earl. Our families have been connected for many years as Earl and Alice Rattu were active companions. Their enjoyable years travelling East to Newfoundland or west to Manitoba as well as spending quality time with Weatherall and Rattu family members all over the province. Together they travelled, played cards and music, made preserves, celebrated births and marriages and grand parented many. Although dementia erased many of these memories for both of them , the memories live on with their families. Rest in Peace Earl, I am sure you are playing the guitar and singing on the other side .
The family of the late Doug and Faye Stevenson, are sending their deepest sympathy to Earl’s family. Always had a great time, when the families got together .
Our condolences to our cousins on the loss of Uncle Earl
Rip uncle earl. You and your amazing guitar playing will be missed.
RIP Earl, You will be fondly remembered from us on the rock.
Your trips here with mom will be remembered forever.
My condolences to the family.
RIP Uncle Earl ❤️
You were an amazing man and we are really going to miss you. 😔 😢
My sympathy to all his family -you are in our prayers -June & family
From one little brother to a genuine bigger brother in so many ways . Thank for all your goodness, passion and supreme dedication to looking after dad over all his final years .
Michael,
Thank you from all your brothers, sisters and family members for taking care of father .
Paul
Sorry for the loss of my Uncle Earl. So many good memories. Thinking of everyone at this time. Sending hugs.
Prayer sent to his siblings and family. Everyone will have good memories of Earl while in our lives. He partook on our life in many ways during our childhood and adult life as well. Usually in good ways but had his moments. He is at peace now with the family and friends that went before